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World Population Review
Raleigh County, West Virginia Population 2021
Raleigh County, West Virginia's estimated population is 71,739 with a growth rate of -1.12% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Raleigh County, West Virginia is the 7th largest county in West Virginia. The 2010 Population was 78,919 and has seen a growth of -9.10% since this time.
Note: 2020 and 2021 data is projected
| Year | Population | Growth | Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 71,739 | -811 | -1.12% |
| 2020 | 72,550 | -811 | -1.11% |
| 2019 | 73,361 | -811 | -1.09% |
| 2018 | 74,172 | -894 | -1.19% |
| 2017 | 75,066 | -1,230 | -1.61% |
| 2016 | 76,296 | -1,067 | -1.38% |
| 2015 | 77,363 | -820 | -1.05% |
| 2014 | 78,183 | -616 | -0.78% |
| 2013 | 78,799 | -450 | -0.57% |
| 2012 | 79,249 | -96 | -0.12% |
| 2011 | 79,345 | 426 | 0.54% |
| 2010 | 78,919 | 2,100 | 2.73% |
| 1990 | 76,819 | -10,002 | -11.52% |
| 1980 | 86,821 | 16,741 | 23.89% |
| 1970 | 70,080 | -7,746 | -9.95% |
| 1960 | 77,826 | -18,447 | -19.16% |
| 1950 | 96,273 | 9,586 | 11.06% |
| 1940 | 86,687 | 18,615 | 27.35% |
| 1930 | 68,072 | 25,590 | 60.24% |
| 1920 | 42,482 | 16,849 | 65.73% |
| 1910 | 25,633 | 13,197 | 106.12% |
| 1900 | 12,436 | 2,839 | 29.58% |
| 1890 | 9,597 | 2,230 | 30.27% |
| 1880 | 7,367 | 3,694 | 100.57% |
| 1870 | 3,673 | 306 | 9.09% |
| 1860 | 3,367 | 1,602 | 90.76% |
| 1850 | 1,765 | 0.00% |
2021 Growth Rate
-1.12%
County Website
State
Founded
1850
County Seat
Lat./Long.
2010 Population
78,919
Growth Since 2010
-9.10%
Raleigh County, West Virginia Population Growth
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 66,312 | 88.12% |
| Black or African American | 5,816 | 7.73% |
| Two or More Races | 1,532 | 2.04% |
| Asian | 731 | 0.97% |
| Some Other Race | 631 | 0.84% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 220 | 0.29% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 10 | 0.01% |
Raleigh County, West Virginia Population by Race
Raleigh County, West Virginia Population Pyramid $2021
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Raleigh County, West Virginia Population by Age
Raleigh County, West Virginia Households and Families
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 31,203 | 2.32 | 73.4 |
| Married | 15,162 | 2.91 | 88.5 |
| Non Family | 10,068 | 1.18 | 63.7 |
| Female | 4,142 | 2.78 | 47.7 |
| Male | 1,831 | 2.62 | 59.6 |
2.78
Average Family Size
2.32
Average Household Size
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Raleigh County, West Virginia Households by Type
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 2,559 | 4.75% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 4,692 | 8.71% |
| High School Graduate | 21,569 | 40.03% |
| Some College | 11,433 | 21.22% |
| Associates Degree | 3,694 | 6.86% |
| Bachelors Degree | 6,177 | 11.46% |
| Graduate Degree | 3,762 | 6.98% |
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Raleigh County, West Virginia Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
Raleigh County, West Virginia Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 47,587 | 41,147 | 8,830 |
| Black | 4,052 | 3,647 | 296 |
| Hispanic | 814 | 683 | 187 |
| Asian | 605 | 399 | 348 |
| 2+ Races | 529 | 480 | 148 |
| Other Race | 313 | 295 | 94 |
| Native American | 153 | 120 | 50 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among other race people with a rate of 94.25%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 57.52%.
Raleigh County, West Virginia Educational Attainment by Race
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$31,508
Average Earnings
$40,011
Average Male
$25,961
Average Female
Raleigh County, West Virginia Earnings by Educational Attainment
Raleigh County, West Virginia Language by Age
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Raleigh County, West Virginia Language
96.54% of Raleigh County, West Virginia residents speak only English, while 3.46% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 1.66% of the population.
Raleigh County, West Virginia Language
Raleigh County, West Virginia Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 63,826 | 11,679 | 18.30% |
| Black | 4,846 | 959 | 19.79% |
| Multiple | 1,425 | 354 | 24.84% |
| Hispanic | 1,067 | 292 | 27.37% |
| Other | 593 | 158 | 26.64% |
| Asian | 673 | 29 | 4.31% |
18.62%
Overall Poverty Rate
16.28%
Male Poverty Rate
20.86%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Raleigh County, West Virginia
The race most likely to be in poverty in Raleigh County, West Virginia is Hispanic, with 27.37% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Raleigh County, West Virginia is Asian, with 4.31% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.14%. Among those working part-time, it was 25.27%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 23.05%.
Raleigh County, West Virginia Poverty
Raleigh County, West Virginia Poverty Rate by Education
Raleigh County, West Virginia Marital Status
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Marriage Rates
51.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
53.0%
Male Marriage Rate
50.2%
Female Marriage Rate
Raleigh County, West Virginia Married by Age and Sex
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Raleigh County, West Virginia Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Raleigh County, West Virginia Marital Status by Race
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Raleigh County, West Virginia Marital Status
Raleigh County, West Virginia Veterans by War
Raleigh County, West Virginia Veterans by Age
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 5,034 | 9.54% |
| Black | 395 | 8.29% |
| Hispanic | 171 | 18.83% |
| 2+ Races | 144 | 17.89% |
| Other Race | 128 | 39.75% |
| Asian | 37 | 5.93% |
| Native American | 24 | 10.91% |
Raleigh County, West Virginia Veterans by Race
Raleigh County, West Virginia Veterans by Education
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7.33%
Veteran Poverty Rate
48.72%
Veteran Disability Rate
Raleigh County, West Virginia Veterans by Education
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50.7%
Labor Force Participation
46.6%
Employment Rate
8.1%
Unemployment Rate
Raleigh County, West Virginia Employment by Age
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Raleigh County, West Virginia Employment by Race
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Raleigh County, West Virginia Employment by Education
Origin of Non-Citizens
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Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
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98.50%
Native Born
1.50%
Foreign Born
0.77%
Non Citizen
0.73%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
98.50% of Raleigh County, West Virginia residents were born in the United States, with 77.75% having been born in West Virginia. 0.77% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Raleigh County, West Virginia Place of Birth
- US Census City/Town Population estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
- Population of States and Counties of the United States: 1790 - 1990